News & Information

New restaurant: Green Pheasant!
215 1st Avenue South. 615-205-5400. This new dining option is located in the 222 building and specializes in Japanese cuisine. Their bar opens at 4 pm every day with dinner service beginning at 5 pm each night. They're open until 10 pm through the week and until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

New baked good option: Aunt Pam's Cookies!
22 Arcade. 615-474-7978. Aunt Pam's Cookies is located in the Arcade and specializes in using wholesome ingredients includes real butter, eggs with no hormones or antibiotics and more. They are open Monday - Saturday, 11 am - 6 pm.

Events This Week

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 11 AM - 2 PM

Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North every Thursday! The trucks serve lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. The food truck line-up is usually posted here. Please note: road closure associated with this event. Deaderick Street (from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue) will be closed from 10 am - 2:30 pm on the day of the event.

Hume-Fogg Academic High School's theatre department presents Disney's Newsies. Performances are at 7 pm Thursday, November 8 through Saturday, November 10. Plus, a matinee at 2 pm on Saturday, November 10.

True to their name, The Mavericks have forged a path all their own, blending Cuban grooves, vintage country, top-notch songwriting and crooner Raul Malo’s stunning vocals. These GRAMMY®-winning artists join your Nashville Symphony for their first-ever orchestra performance. Get ready to “Dance the Night Away” as the orchestra brings a whole new dimension to classic hits like “What a Crying Shame,” “Here Comes My Baby” and “Back In Your Arms Again,” along with fresh material from The Mavericks' latest, Brand New Day.

Take a step behind-the-scenes of Scott and Alison Stratten’s UnPodcast: The Business Podcast for the Fed-Up at an exclusive live recording in Nashville. Attendees will experience firsthand how Scott and Alison — co-owners of UnMarketing, authors of five best-selling books, prolific public speakers and podcasters — filter through the noise of business advice and share easy-to-digest, real-world examples to provide tips and guidance on all things business. Before the recording begins, attendees will be able to network with Scott, Alison, the Emma crew and other Nashville-area locals over light bites and drinks. The first forty guests will also receive a signed copy of Scott and Alison’s book, UnMarketing: Everything has Changed and Nothing is Different.

Design and planning that elevates quality of life for all is critical to the future of Nashville. Join the Nashville Civic Design Center for their 2018 Annual Luncheon at the Music City Center. Learn new ways to engage in our city and have your voice heard through collaboration with Nashville Civic Design Center. Hear from keynote speaker, Mike Lydon, co-author and creator of Tactical Urbanism, Open Streets Projects and the Smart Growth Manual. The event will feature Civic Design Center efforts and installations around reclaiming public space, tactical urbanism and Better Cities for Pets with Mars Petcare.

Whether you’re a Nashville newbie or a lifelong local, you will love this route, which takes you through some of Nashville’s most beautiful and historic scenery. You will be proud and energized as you finish the last quarter mile on a triumphant downhill through the honky tonks of Broadway. Even if you’re not ready to run the 26.2 mile full marathon, this year, there is a relay option for you to enjoy with your team of friends! Participants will receive a commemorative race-technical shirt, uniquely designed finisher's medal, post-race refreshments, and after party entertainment and exhibitors area.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is excited to celebrate and honor all Active Duty and Retired Armed Services and immediate family members November 10-12 with a weekend full of patriotic programming and free admission (maximum of 4 free admissions per family), and a 10% discount at Circa, Museum Store, and Hatch Show Print Retail Store. View a full schedule of events here.

The Sip TN Wine Festival is designed to showcase Tennessee wine at its finest. From the freshest produce and plants to the best wine and food, you are in for a truly Farm to Bottle experience. The festival is planned to be a day of fun with families in mind, so come and stroll around, shop with artisans and vendors, enjoy delicious food and sip wine and hard cider all from local sources. Even the proceeds from the event stay local, benefiting the Nashville Friends of the Farmers' Market and the TN Farm Winegrowers Alliance. So plan to spend a day with our farm families and usher in the holiday season in style

The Music City Yoga Festival is Small World Yoga's annual fundraiser and celebration of yoga, fitness, and wellness in Nashville. Join in for another year of yoga, vendors, live music, local food, and a few new surprises.

The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television's longest running and most popular game show ... from Plinko™to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right Live™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show.

November 11 is Veteran’s Day, and in honor of military & veteran appreciation, City Winery Nashville’s talented private events team & some of their favorite vendors are launching a specialty discount during the month of November for wedding clients! The wedding must be booked before November 30, 2018 for discounts to apply. You can find more details here.

Join the ladies of Rachel's Boutique for a week of stress-free local shopping at this kickoff event on Monday night. All merchandise will be offered at a 30% discount (some exclusions may apply). Beat the holiday rush and find the perfect gift for the people you care about most. Major brands including Molton Brown Products, FashionABLE, Ellen Tracy and more will also be on sale. Plus, checkout more info about their week-long Winter Warmer Sale here.

Beginning Monday, November 5, the Frist Art Museum will offer free admission on Mondays to guests bringing nonperishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, through December 31. Since 2012, Frist visitors have donated more than 23,000 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Look for the collection barrels next to the Visitor Services desk. The items most needed by Second Harvest are peanut butter, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, and cereal.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is a must-see classic in a lavish musical that The New York Times says to “put on your wish list.” Irving Berlin’s White Christmas tells the story of a song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter, and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they're dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical.

Plaza Artist Materials & Picture Framing will host a Pints & Paint class at Tennessee Brew Works on Tuesday, November 13 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Instructor Olga Alexeeva will teach her famous "Don’t Be Afraid of the White Canvas" class and you can enjoy beers from the local brewery while you paint! To register, call 615-254-3368. Cost to participate is $25, all supplies (but not beer) are included.

Country Music’s biggest stars are coming together on one stage at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards – Country Music’s Biggest Night with hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Watch as the Country Music industry reveals winners and honors its finest entertainers with unforgettable performances. Please note: this event is sold out.Click here for a map and full list of the road closures (scroll to the 2nd page).

Downtown Residential Report

Check out our 2018 Residential Report and the results from the 2017 downtown residential survey. Lots of helpful statistics about the downtown residential market. Here's a few: 59% of the people who live downtown work outside of downtown and by the end of 2017 over 11,800 residents will be living in over 8,200 housing units.

Convention Update

Large groups and events (500+) that are downtown November 7 - 21, 2018 are National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. (1,000, November 4 - 7), GE Healthcare (650, November 8 - 10), American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (650, November 9 - 14), The Obesity Society (5,000, November 11 - 15), and the Country Music Association (15,000, November 14 - 15). For more information concerning conventions, call 615-259-4782. Click this link for a complete listing of Nashville conventions.

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